Cruise Critic - January 5, 2025

8 Foods to Keep Off Your Plate at the Buffet; Upper or Lower Deck? & More

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8 Foods to Keep Off Your Plate at the Cruise Buffet

Love them or loathe them, buffets act as a treasure trove on many ships where hungry cruisers can get their hands on everything.

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Upper or Lower Deck?

We clarify the pros and cons of staying on the upper decks of a cruise ship versus a lower deck.

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The Best Spring 2025 Repositioning Cruises

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